Swift Reconciliation between Meqdad, Nasseredine Families after AMAL-Hizbullah Efforts

A reconciliation was reached Sunday between the Meqdad and Nasseredine families following mediation efforts by AMAL Movement and Hizbullah, a day after fierce clashes between the two clans left several people injured and caused extensive material damage.

“A reconciliation was achieved at Mr. Rashed Jaafar's house in Beirut between members of the Meqdad and Nasseredine families who live in Rweiss, in the presence of a number of figures and dignitaries,” state-run National News Agency reported.

NNA said the rapprochement occurred in the wake of the gunfight that erupted Saturday and left three people wounded at the al-Jamous Street in Dahieh.

Meanwhile, LBCI TV quoted sources as saying that the reconciliation happened quickly due to “strenuous efforts and contacts by Hizbullah and the AMAL Movement.”

On Saturday, the army said an individual dispute over old problems between the two families escalated into armed clashes, prompting troops to deploy in the area and restore calm.

Armed clashes between families are common in Beirut's southern suburbs, which have recently witnessed deadly clashes between the Hjoula and Zoaiter clans.

Y.R.